Richmond Auctions to Present Co-founder of Zaxby's, Tony Townley's, Legendary Private Car & Sign Collection this October

Over 100 Collector Cars and 400 Pieces of Rare Advertising to be Offered in Historic Two-Day Event

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond Auctions, the premier name in advertising memorabilia and specialty auctions, is proud to announce its most ambitious automotive and advertising event to date: The Tony Townley Collection, to be held October 24–25, 2025, in Bogart, Georgia.

Tony Townley—Co-Founder of Zaxby's, a passionate collector for decades, has meticulously curated one of the most exceptional private collections of vintage cars, tractors, and advertising signs in the United States. For the first time ever, this entire collection will be offered to the public in a once-in-a-lifetime auction.

"This isn't just an auction—it's an era on display," said Jordan Richmond, Founder of Richmond Auctions. "The Townley Collection captures American horsepower, brand history, and emotional nostalgia in every piece."

Highlights Include:

• Pre-war Elegance: 1929 Duesenberg Model J and 1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton
• 1950s Icons: Fuel-injected '57 Airbox Corvette and beautiful1954 Dodge Power Wagon
• Muscle Car Grails: 1965 Shelby GT350, unrestored 1969 Yenko Camaro, 3k mile Unrestored 1969 Dodge Daytona, 1971 'Cuda Hemi 4-speed, and more
• Rare Advertising: Over 400 pieces of petroliana and Americana signage, including neon, porcelain, and gas pumps

The cars range from the exceptionally restored to highly preserved originals. The signs—ranging from gas station brands to roadside Americana—are equally museum-worthy, making this one of the most significant dual-category collections ever brought to market.

Mike McCandless, co-founder of Richmond Auctions and entrepreneur behind North Carolina's McCandless Collection museum, adds:

"What makes this auction unique is the opportunity to buy exceptional cars across multiple brands, all from 1 owner. Few collections exist that showcase this level of quality over 100+ years of the automobile ."

McCandless—who operates the McCandless Collection in Burlington, NC, showcasing 1955–1961 Chrysler-era gems—underscores the collection's significance and depth.

Public preview of the collection will be held October 20–22 on-site in Bogart, GA—just outside Athens and only 1 hour, 25 minutes from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Auction participation is limited to registered bidders in-person, online, or via phone.

With this milestone, Richmond Auctions continues its record-breaking trajectory following its recent achievement of $100 million in gross sales in under four years, including the world-record sale of a 1929 Musgo Gasoline sign.

For full catalog, bidder registration, or media inquiries, visit www.richmondauctions.com, [email protected] or call 1-864-991-5949.

SOURCE Richmond Auctions